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Italian sausage raw vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Italian sausage raw and Star anise different?

  • Italian sausage raw is richer in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Star anise is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Star anise covers your daily need of Iron 447% more than Italian sausage raw.
  • Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat.

Sausage, Italian, pork, raw and Spices, anise seed types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Selenium +396%
Contains more Calcium +3488.9%
Contains more Iron +3032.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.9%
Contains more Potassium +469.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +196.1%
Contains more Copper +1037.5%
Contains more Manganese +3865.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 10% 61% 23% 96% 49% 27% 8% 136%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 194% 1386% 122% 189% 128% 3% 145% 304% 300% 28%
Contains more Selenium +396%
Contains more Calcium +3488.9%
Contains more Iron +3032.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1114.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.9%
Contains more Potassium +469.6%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +196.1%
Contains more Copper +1037.5%
Contains more Manganese +3865.5%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 142% 39% 61% 31% 70% 6% 114% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 70% 86% 67% 58% 48% 150% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 3.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +97%
Contains more Water +435.4%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Carbs +7595.4%
Contains more Other +158%
14% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more Fats +97%
Contains more Water +435.4%
Contains more Protein +23.5%
Contains more Carbs +7595.4%
Contains more Other +158%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
38% 48% 14%
Saturated Fat: 11.27 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.03 g
4% 72% 23%
Saturated Fat: 0.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.15 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Italian sausage raw Star anise
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian sausage raw Star anise Opinion
Net carbs 0.65g 35.42g Star anise
Protein 14.25g 17.6g Star anise
Fats 31.33g 15.9g Italian sausage raw
Carbs 0.65g 50.02g Star anise
Calories 346kcal 337kcal Italian sausage raw
Fiber 0g 14.6g Star anise
Calcium 18mg 646mg Star anise
Iron 1.18mg 36.96mg Star anise
Magnesium 14mg 170mg Star anise
Phosphorus 142mg 440mg Star anise
Potassium 253mg 1441mg Star anise
Sodium 731mg 16mg Star anise
Zinc 1.79mg 5.3mg Star anise
Copper 0.08mg 0.91mg Star anise
Manganese 0.058mg 2.3mg Star anise
Selenium 24.8µg 5µg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin A 0IU 311IU Star anise
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 16µg Star anise
Vitamin C 2mg 21mg Star anise
Vitamin B1 0.568mg 0.34mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B2 0.168mg 0.29mg Star anise
Vitamin B3 3.25mg 3.06mg Italian sausage raw
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.797mg Star anise
Vitamin B6 0.3mg 0.65mg Star anise
Folate 8µg 10µg Star anise
Vitamin B12 0.91µg 0µg Italian sausage raw
Tryptophan 0.114mg Italian sausage raw
Threonine 0.563mg Italian sausage raw
Isoleucine 0.52mg Italian sausage raw
Leucine 0.956mg Italian sausage raw
Lysine 1.083mg Italian sausage raw
Methionine 0.346mg Italian sausage raw
Phenylalanine 0.477mg Italian sausage raw
Valine 0.572mg Italian sausage raw
Histidine 0.411mg Italian sausage raw
Cholesterol 76mg 0mg Star anise
Saturated Fat 11.27g 0.586g Star anise
Monounsaturated Fat 14.34g 9.78g Italian sausage raw
Polyunsaturated fat 4.03g 3.15g Italian sausage raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian sausage raw Star anise
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Italian sausage raw
42%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Italian sausage raw
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 715mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
Star anise
Star anise is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Italian sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/nutrients
  2. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.